Light Years Natural Wine Shop + Bar Happy New Years Eve! During our trip to Houston last week, we visited @lightyearswine, an adorable natural wine shop + bar with a phenomenal selection of natural wines from Texas and beyond. I am learning that I enjoy natural wines and welcome learning more and tasting Here areContinue reading “3 Natural Wines to Ring in the New Year”
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House of the Rising Tanuki San Opens in Downtown Austin
Mural at Tanuki Full Disclosure: I received a complimentary experience at Tanuki. All opinions are my own. Aspen born House of the Rising Tanuki San moved their Asian-Fusion restaurant to downtown Austin, TX. Chefs Jonathan Leichliter and Adam Norwig describe Tanuki serve up fun dishes with \”Asian flavors with Southern soul\”. I found the dishes creativeContinue reading “House of the Rising Tanuki San Opens in Downtown Austin”
4 New Restaurants Opening New Locations This Weekend: Easy Tiger, Austin Java, Domo Alley-Gato and Kerbey Lane Cafe
Austin\’s beloved Easy Tiger is opening a new location at the Linc. The spacious new location has a 11,500-sq.-foot Bake Shop & Beer Garden that includes a full commercial bakery, drive-through coffee bar, 150 outdoor seats, ping-pong tables, an outdoor stage and tons of free parking. I previewed the new location this week and ya\’llContinue reading “4 New Restaurants Opening New Locations This Weekend: Easy Tiger, Austin Java, Domo Alley-Gato and Kerbey Lane Cafe”
W Austin Presents WHO-Tel Bar, A ‘Grinch Who Stole Christmas’ Takeover
Full Disclosure: I received a complimentary experience at the Who-Tel Bar takeover inside the W Hotel. All opinions are my own. Who is excited for the Who-Tel #GrinchmasBar Takeover?! The fun Grinchmas Bar Pop-Up transformed the the hotel’s Secret Bar into a scene right out of Dr. Seuss’s Whoville, with a “W-centric” spin. Kicking-off onContinue reading “W Austin Presents WHO-Tel Bar, A ‘Grinch Who Stole Christmas’ Takeover”
Dallas Born Malibu Poke Bringing Their Poke Bowls to Austin
Poke Bowls at Malibu Poke Sheik Poke Shop Dallas bread Malibu Poke opened on November 10th at the Seaholm District. The chef centric menu consists of healthy ingredients and utilizes a high tech ordering system. Customers may enjoy chef created poke bowls or create their own with a seemingly limitless of combinations of ingredients! Their houseContinue reading “Dallas Born Malibu Poke Bringing Their Poke Bowls to Austin”
Where to Shop and Where to Dine This Thanksgiving in Austin, TX
Where to Shop/Preorder: ThoroughBread, Photo By Amy Drohen ThoroughBread, a small-batch bakery specializing in all-organic flour and naturally leavened sourdough, recently opend in South Austin. Musician-turned-baker Ryan Goebel, owner and creative energy behind ThoroughBread, has crafted a straightforward, no-frills menu that features slow-processed goods made with pure ingredients and a passion for perfection. The menuContinue reading “Where to Shop and Where to Dine This Thanksgiving in Austin, TX”
Texas Wines & Brews to Pair with Your Thanksgiving Day Feast
From winemakers, brewers to distillers, Texans are proud of the incredible spirits that are made right here at home. I love touring, tasting and learning about these industries and the folks behind them. With the holidays right around the corner, I wanted to share recommendations on what to pair at your Thanksgiving feast. I wouldContinue reading “Texas Wines & Brews to Pair with Your Thanksgiving Day Feast”
Spirits and Festive Cocktails for Thanksgiving
Photo Courtesy of Uncle Billy\’s Did you know that Uncle Billy\’s is now officially a Brewstillery? Their bourbon whiskey is made with a mash bill of 60% corn, 36% rye, and 4% malted barley that is aged 18 months in first use charred American Oak and finished at 96 Proof. It is proofed using the sameContinue reading “Spirits and Festive Cocktails for Thanksgiving”
Still Austin Whiskey Co. Releasing Delevante Coffee Liqueur 11/17
Photo Credit: Still Austin Whiskey Co. If you enjoy beer, wine. spirits and coffee, then The Yard is the place to visit! Neighbors Still Austin Whiskey Co. and Spokesman Coffee Roasters collaborated for an exciting seasonal and limited release collaboration that you will definitely want to get your hands on for the holidays. Delevante CoffeeContinue reading “Still Austin Whiskey Co. Releasing Delevante Coffee Liqueur 11/17”
Veterans Day 2018 Dining Specials and More!
Image Courtesy of III Forks III Forks is one of my favorite places to visit to celebrate Veterans Day! They offer veterans and active duty military a complimentary entree up to $40 with proof of military service. This year they are honoring Veterans and active military on Monday November 12th. I recommend arriving early toContinue reading “Veterans Day 2018 Dining Specials and More!”
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